German Phrase
Für eine Einzahlung brauchst du mindestens 25 $.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that a deposit requires a minimum amount of twenty‑five dollars. It is a straightforward informational statement often heard in banking or online‑payment contexts.
When to use
Use this phrase when explaining the minimum amount required to open an account, make a first deposit, or meet a payment threshold in a German‑speaking environment. It works both in spoken conversation and in written instructions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
FüreineEinzahlungbrauchstdumindestens25$
für (Accusative)
The preposition 'für' always governs the accusative case; it introduces the object 'eine Einzahlung'.
eine (feminine accusative)
Indefinite article 'eine' matches the feminine noun 'Einzahlung' in the accusative case.
Einzahlung (feminine noun)
'Einzahlung' means 'deposit' and is a feminine noun; after 'für' it appears in the accusative.
Verb‑second (V2) & du inversion
In German main clauses the finite verb occupies the second position; the subject 'du' follows the verb.
mindestens (adverb)
'mindestens' means 'at least' and modifies the amount that follows.
Currency symbol $
The dollar sign is placed after the number in German, just like in English.
🗨In Conversation
Wie viel muss ich einzahlen, um das Konto zu öffnen?
How much do I need to deposit to open the account?
Für eine Einzahlung brauchst du mindestens 25 $.
For a deposit you need at least $25.
✕Common Mistakes
Bei eine Einzahlung brauchst du mindestens 25 $.
Learners sometimes use the dative preposition 'bei' instead of 'für'. 'Für' is required because it introduces the required amount.
Für eine Einzahlung braucht du mindestens 25 $.
The verb must agree with the second‑person singular subject 'du'. Use 'brauchst', not 'braucht'.
Für eine Einzahlung brauchst du mindestens $ 25.
The dollar sign follows the number; placing it before the number is an English style that sounds odd in German.
↔Alternatives
Du musst mindestens 25 $ einzahlen.
You must deposit at least $25.
Mindestens 25 $ sind für eine Einzahlung erforderlich.
At least $25 is required for a deposit.
Eine Einzahlung erfordert mindestens 25 $.
A deposit requires at least $25.
Cultural Tip
In German banks the minimum deposit amount varies, but €20–€50 is common. When speaking to strangers or in formal settings, you would normally use the polite 'Sie' form: 'Für eine Einzahlung brauchen Sie mindestens 25 $.' The informal 'du' is fine with friends, younger customers, or in casual app interfaces like Speeek.